Demonstration Approach in Learning Physical Education: Basis to Enhance Students' Commitment

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Education must be relevant to the changing, challenging and demanding world of MAPEH. The offering of physical education as one of the components of MAPEH subject is a blessing to the students. As Andin ( 2010) defines physical education is an integral part of the educational program designed to promote the optimum development of an individual physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and spiritually through total body movement in the performance of properly selected physical activities. As MAPEH teaching offers challenges and changes brought about by the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum in the Basic Education Program in the Philippines, there is a need to enhance students' commitment to learning Physical Education and deepens the students' awareness about physical fitness.

METHODS

The prepared questionnaire was applied in the study and served as a guide in determining the students' perceptions of learning physical education activities. It assessed the attitude of the students while performing the tasks and the benefits of the activities in the body. The degree of mastery of the respondents' level of performance was measured using the following system of classification through the item analysis so as to pinpoint the aspects where the learners scored Strongly Agree, moderately Agree, Agree, Disagree. The scores obtained by the learner's performance through the demonstration approach were recorded and compared. Through data analysis, the interrelationship of respondents' level of performance was determined to point out their commitment towards learning. Supplementary activities to enhance the students' performance was designed.

RESULTS

The study revealed that the majority of the respondents strongly agree that physical education activities make them embarrassed and tired, however, some of the respondents agree that physical activities are painful, difficult, make them uncomfortable, and stressful. However, the demonstration approach motivates the grade 8 students of Banaba West Integrated School to participate in activities in the physical education class.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings, the researcher recommended the application of a demonstration approach to motivate the students, especially the grade 8 students of Banaba West National High School for them to enhance their commitment to learning Physical Education. It is also recommended the orientation activities in utilizing a demonstration approach for the students to understand the importance of the activities.